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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1950

Page

4

Agnes Benjamin and Kenneth Hicks to Wed in Elyria

Miss Agnes Benjamin daughter of the late Mrs. Jean Van Buren and Kenneth Blake Hicks will marry Saturday September 16 at First Methodist Church in Elyria with Dr. James H. Siward officiating. A reception will follow at the YWCA. Benjamin is a 1946 Elyria High School and Oberlin School of Commerce graduate employed at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Hicks is a 1946 Eaton High School graduate and a Baldwin Wallace College student member of Phi Kappa Tau, employed by H. J. Hart Construction during summer.

Miss Benjamin Elyria High School Oberlin School of Commerce Elyria Memorial Hospital Benjamin Grex Club Order of Rainbow Hicks Eaton High School Baldwin-Wallace College Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity H. J. Hart Construction

Garden Tea Brings About 100 Attendees at First Church

Approximately 100 women from the Women’s Christian Fellowship of First Christian Church gathered at Washington Avenue for a garden tea. Attendees wore miniature trees signifying new groups Mizpah Bethany Shiloh and Bethel led by named hosts. The afternoon included a tree tour led by Rev Henry Shaw and a reception with punch and cookies under the trees.

Women's Christian Fellowship of the First Christian Church Washington Avenue Mizpah Tom Higham Bethany Henry King Shaw Shi China Kutchenrisher Ralph Carr Cecil Garrett Wayne Lance Fred Smith Janet Rickel Dorothy Gibbons Joan Fowl Sandra Laver Jo Ann Schoenherr Diane Smith L. P. Kaiser Don McIlroy Phil Robson Roger Williams Frederick H. Meng Mabel Little Joyce Meredith Margaret Schach Shaw

Rummage Sale At 186 Cleveland Street This Weekend

A rummage sale is scheduled at 186 Cleveland Street with hours Friday evening 7 to 9 and Saturday morning 9 to 12. Proceeds go to unspecified local causes.

Cleveland St

Calendar Notes From Elyria Fraternal Groups

Protected Home Circle Elyria Council No 630 meets this evening in EK of P hall. Northwest Encampment convenes in ILOOF hall. Sale offers hats at 50 cents, clothing, and millinery at Cook's Millinery 118 West Avenue.

Elyria EK. of P. Hall Northwest Ilo.of Cook’s Millinery W. Ave

Elyria Personal News Briefs Chronicle Births and Visits

Mr and Mrs Edward Beaumont announce a son born last evening at Elyria Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds eight ounces. The birth coincides with his grandfather Louis Beaumonts birthday. Mr and Mrs Floyd Worthington host relatives after visiting Hollywood Florida. Barbara Scholl and family announce the birth of a son Jeffrey Alan July 27 at Amherst Hospital weighing six pounds nine ounces. Mrs John Metciff of Johnson City N Y is reported deceased. Charles Bauerline, recently operated on at Elyria Memorial Hospital, can receive visitors. Virden Reed and wife of Oberlin welcome a daughter born July 27 at Elyria Memorial. Dorothy Jaquay of Washington DC visits her brother Earl at 332 Bond Street.

Edward Beaumont Dorothy Jenkins Ohio Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Louis Beaumont E. L. Worthington Hollywood Fla Elyrians Worthington Floyd Worthington East River Road Robert Humm Birmingham Barbara Scholl Amherst Hospital Jeffrey Alan P. L. Chambers Gulf J Road John Metciff Johnson City N. Y Metciff Ford Road Charles Bauerline East Bridge Street Virden Reed Oberlin Dorothy Jaquay Washington, DC Earl Bond Street

Young People Plan Picnic at Open Door Church

A church gathering for young people and couples is set for Saturday evening from six to eight at 349 Stanford Avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs F A Yost. A picnic supper will be served, attendees bring a covered dish and their own table service. Speaker Paul Gupta of India, a Los Angeles student, will attend with Edward Murphy who plans missionary work in India.

Church of the Open Door F. A. Yost Stanford Avenue Paul Gupta India Ately Los Angeles Elyria Edward Murphy Mr. Sana

Engagement of Dona Schieferstein and Robert Trautman

Announcement of the engagement between Dona Mae Schieferstein, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Schieferstein of Gulf road, and Robert Trautman, son of Mr and Mrs H H Trautman of 416 Earl court. Schieferstein is a Clearview high school and Oberlin School of Commerce graduate employed at National Tube Company Lorain. Trautman is Elyria high school graduate attending Ashland college. No wedding date yet.

Dona Mae Schieferstein Andrew Schieferstein Gulf Road Robert Trautman H. H. Trautman Earl Court Schieferstein Clearview High School Oberlin School of Commerce National Tube Company Lorain St. John’s Evangelical Church Trautman Elyria High School Ashland College Emmanual Lutheran Church Elyria Frank S. Harmon F A. M. Lodge

Former Elyrian Plans To Marry In November

Mrs. Robert Sterling Hewitt of New York City announces the engagement of her daughter Patricia Ann Herald to Gregory Shepherd Zenner of Athens Ohio. Miss Herald, daughter of the late Dr Charles Mills Herald, works in public relations in New York City. The couple plans a November wedding and will reside in Athens.

Robert Sterling Hewitt New York City Patricia Ann Herald Gregory Shepherd Zenner David Roe Zenner Athens Ohio Miss Herald Charles Mills Herald Monroe Mich Minneapolis Phillips-Exeter Academy Yale University

Hospital Discharges List With Newborns and Mothers

A hospital discharge notice lists mothers and newborns by address and name including Mrs. Russell Strait and baby girl at 149 South Olive street, Mrs. Joseph Vass and baby boy at 311 West River street, Mrs. Galen Dunlap and baby girl at 1006 Middle avenue, Mrs. George Stoner and baby boy at 500 West Third street, Mrs. Frank Szmyt at 216 Boston avenue, Mrs. Richard Wohlever at 239 Erie street, Thomas Dunlap at 225 West River street, Burton Bilow at 215 Clark street, Betty Knepper of Oberlin, and Joyce Bannerman of North Olmsted.

Russell Strait South Olive Street Joseph Vass West River Street Galen Dunlap Middle Avenue George Stoner West Third Street Frank Szmyt Boston Avenue Richard Wohlever Erie Street Thomas Dunlap Burton Bilow Clark Street Betty Knepper Oberlin Joyce Bannerman North Olmsted

Kipton Sailor on Leave and Local Saddle Club News

Kipton– Ralph D. Edgar son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Edgar is on a ten day leave from the U S Navy. He completed his first year in a three year term and has held ratings from high school seaman apprentice to lithographer seaman. He is stationed at NAS Pensacola Florida. Saddle Club News notes a 10 point show at Oberlin Airport near Kipton on Route 10 with participation from many counties as part of fall Grand Champion and Reserve drive. The column also includes humorous family quotes and local advertisements for bicycles slip covers and home services.

Kipton Ralph D. Edgar LI. S.N U.S. Navy Ralph Edgar Ralph Oberlin High School Lorain Great Lakes Ill Washington, D. C Pensacola Florida Seaman LISN Cnatra Nas Pensacola Saddle Club Silver Buckle Saddle Club Oberlin

Birthday thanks and local church notes in Kipton area

About 45 neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Hudsons home Sunday evening July 23 to celebrate Mrs. Hudsons birthday. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. New parsonage occupants Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Deppen of Oberlin move into the Kipton Community churchs newly purchased home. Ladies Aid met indoors July 20 due to rain with a noon picnic and devotion by Mrs. Robert Taylor.

L. B. Hudson Paul E. Deppen Oberlin Kipton Community Church George Fratz Deppen Alfred MacKinder Hale Vorhees Toledo Alice Ward Baptist ‘Convention Cleveland Claude Buckley Brownie Daniels Berlin Heights Orla Cowen Theola Nettie Wood-Ruth Indian River Mich

Local Notes Highlight Community Visitors and Military Draft

Columbia short items report several visits from Cleveland and Pennsylvania families including Mrs Anna Geist and Mrs Clara Devoogh. John Hrinvak and Richard Ruffner plan study careers as radio operators and radio mechanics in Mississippi and Illinois. Ted Garman serves as RAF corporal shipped abroad, first Columbia boy to leave since the Korean War.

John Hrinvak Mississippi van Isenberg Cleveland Anna Geist Clara Devoogh Richard Ruffner Illinois Sheldon Fisher Haines Sheakleyville Pennsylvania Mr. Fisher Billy Claire Howard Lou Emmons Ted Garman Herbert Harman RAF Columbia Edgar Allen, Jr Massachusetts

Modernize your bedroom with four easy pattern options

Advertisement segment offers pattern 7002 for four bedroom ensembles including tailored or frilly spreads curtains and dressing-table skirts with brighteners. Also promotes Alice Brooks Needlework catalogue featuring crocheting knitting embroidery cuddle toys and household and personal accessories with a twenty cent pattern request and a book free sample.

Chronicle-Telegram Household Arts Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Alice Brooks

Ice Cream Social At La Grange M. E. Church

A social event at La Grange Methodist Church features an ice cream gathering scheduled for Saturday July 29. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach. Members invite neighbors to enjoy treats and fellowship.

la Grange M. E. Church

Fish Fry Fridays at United Polish Club

The United Polish Club hosts a weekly fish fry every Friday at 115 Oberlin Road serving from 5 p.m. This community event offers meals and fellowship for residents and guests alike.

United Polish Club Oberlin Rd

West River Road Entertains Fellowship Group at Picnic

Mr. and Mrs. Myron Sooy hosted the Grace Lutheran Fellowship Group from Elyria for the annual picnic on West River Road with about 50 attendees including the Rev. W. W. Walker and Mrs. Walker. A lawn meal accompanied the gathering as tables were set outdoors. Nearby notes mention visits to Castalia Blue Hole Cedar Point and Chippewa Lake plus various relatives and friends visiting Elyria Huron and Lorain. Uranium deposits near Adelaide Australia are noted as valuable.

West River Road Myron Sooy Grace Lutheran Church of Castalia Blue Hole Cedar Point Edith Hurlbut Nellie Tattersall Elyria Joseph Dudiak Cleveland John Harnish Bonita Eddy Avon Lake Herman Gerhart Gerhart Fred Gerhart Lorain Chippewa Lake Harold White Betty Medina E. A. White

Rummage sale at 1865 Middle Avenue

A rummage sale is scheduled for Saturday morning at 1865 Middle Avenue. Proceeds go to a local community fund.

Middle Ave

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Agnes Benjamin Kenneth Hicks Ann Pruski Grace Shepard LaPorte Louise Bauer Helen Beall Mabel Eldridge Catholic Daughters of America Troop No. 5 Cascade Park Ella Jean Bahi Freda Bruck Carole Flood Barbara Sensbach Barbara Yarsa Barney Wink St. John’s Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Anton Jakelsky Grafton Denmark Alfred Buchholz John Block Robert Block Kenneth Block Rebekah William Gehrke Helen Six Anna Brenner Wise Shoe Store Junior OMIO W. C. Wise Shrenlle-Telegram Oakland Tested Pictures John P Olle Dona Schieferstein Jane Gentzel Akron Manian Tlastt Marian Martin Chronicle- Telegram Pattern Dept West 18Th St Edyth Thomas Wallare Ann Radio and Leo Lectric Huron St Roadmaster Candlelite Inn Salery Nell—Nell Ihorse Eae OG Edgar Allen W. R. Parker Wisconsin Jesse Burnett Parker Jesse Harrington Robert Lewis Cincinnati Russell Miller Norma Elaine Manetta Israel Australia Adelaide Resar Florists East River St Broad ST Elyria, Ohio
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